Aaron Steele joins Litespeed F3

Aaron Steele steps up to Formula 3 with Litespeed F3
McLaren Autosport Award finalist Aaron Steele will make his Formula 3
debut at Snetterton next weekend (Sunday, July 5), driving for Litespeed
F3.
Following a shakedown test at the Norfolk...

Aaron Steele steps up to Formula 3 with Litespeed F3

McLaren Autosport Award finalist Aaron Steele will make his Formula 3
debut at Snetterton next weekend (Sunday, July 5), driving for Litespeed
F3.

Following a shakedown test at the Norfolk circuit on Tuesday (June 23),
20-year-old Steele, who lives in Rochester, will race in rounds nine and
ten of the Cooper Tires British F3 Championship. The challenging series
boasts a roll of honour that includes Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button,
Ayrton Senna and Sir Jackie Stewart.

Steele's F3 shakedown was disrupted by problems with his seat position
and the car's cooling system, which limited him to a total of 29 laps. He
now plans to complete another test before his race debut at Snetterton
and will travel to Litespeed F3's headquarters for a second seat fitting.

Steele said: "The team worked through the night to make sure the
car was ready for the test and there are so many positives going forward.
From the little running I had, I felt confident with the car. It was
enjoyable to drive, although I need more time to establish exactly what
it can achieve. Racing for Litespeed F3 is a mega opportunity and it's
important that I have good races and achieve good results. I'm confident
that we'll shortly be right up there."

Nino Judge, Litespeed F3 team principal, commented: "Aaron Steele
is an extremely talented young driver who has the potential to go all the
way to Formula 1. This is not just because of his proven technical
understanding and racing ability; he also has the right temperament
-- he's ambitious but not egotistical, which makes him a marketable
driver. He brings his legitimate aspirations to Litespeed F3 and in
return we will give him the opportunities and support that such a
naturally gifted driver deserves. We're always interested in supporting
talented British drivers."

Steele will line-up alongside Brazilian driver Victor Correa in the
National Class. Following Snetteton, Steele also plans to compete in his
home race -- the season finale at Brands Hatch, Kent, in September.